Crunchyroll today launched the Gachiakuta World Takeover, an unprecedented global anime movement that will deliver the excitement of this incredible title and unite fans around the world. In partnership with Kodansha, Avex and Bones, this campaign kicks off the debut of the main trailer, unveiling new footage from the action series set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll on July 6.
Fans can also view the new key visual, the global premiere schedule, a new concept video and visual that tells the world, “Here Comes Gachiakuta!” as well as explore special activations that showcase the raw, graffiti-inspired world.
Crunchyroll also revealed two new characters and their voice actors joining the series: Regto (voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa), the man who raised Rudo after he lost his parents and gave him a pair of gloves; and Jabber (voiced by Yuuki Shin), one of the “Raiders,” a group of ground bandits, who fights using rings containing a powerful neurotoxin.
Plus, the bookend songs were confirmed to be performed by Paledusk (opening theme “HUGs”) and DUSTCELL (ending theme “TOMOSHIBI”).
Synopsis: Crawl back from the abyss of Hell to change this lousy world. Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a young outcast falsely accused of murder and exiled into the wasteland known as The Pit. Facing monstrous Trash Beasts and a world stacked against him, Rudo must rise from the depths and challenge the power structures that discarded him.
Directed by rising talent Fumihiko Suganuma, making his directorial debut, with series composition by Hiroshi Seko (Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, JUJUTSU KAISEN), and music by Taku Iwasaki (Bungo Stray Dogs), Gachiakuta blends shonen action with a distinct graffiti-infused art style.
“There’s a raw, emotional current in Gachiakuta that will resonate with fans the moment they see it,” said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer at Crunchyroll. “These promotional efforts are designed to match the excitement and intensity of this remarkable story and hook them into an unforgettable narrative journey.”
Global Premiere Events
Before its worldwide streaming debut, Gachiakuta will premiere early in 15 countries and regions through special advance screenings. These showings will be held at major anime events and cities:
- United States: Anime Expo (Los Angeles) – July 4 at 10 a.m. PDT
- At Anime Expo, in addition to the two-episode premiere, there will be a special panel featuring creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou alongside producer Naoki Amano. Fans can also experience an immersive Gachiakuta-themed installation on the show floor, featuring storytelling zones, and more.
- France: Japan Expo (Paris) – July 4 at 11:45 a.m. CEST
- Brazil: Anime Friends (São Paulo) – Date TBA
- Germany: Astor Film Lounge (Berlin) – July 5 at 6 p.m. CEST
- India: PVR Icon (Mumbai) – July 4 at TBA
- Mexico: Antara Shopping Mall (Mexico City) – July 4 at TBA
- Italy: The Space Moderno, Piazza della Repubblica (Rome) – July 4 at 6:30 p.m. CEST
Special Content
Alongside today’s trailer debut, there are two additional highlights:
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“Behind Gachiakuta” Video Interview: A behind-the-scenes look at creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, diving into their creative process and passion for fusing manga with graffiti — Watch it here.
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Gachiakuta Graffiti Maker Website: An interactive experience where fans can create their own personalized “Gachi-style” graffiti tags inspired by the series’ bold aesthetic — Experience it at graffiti-maker.
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In more Crunchyroll news, the ferocious fleabags of the upcoming apocalyptic comedy series Nyaight of the Living Cat have reappeared in a new trailer and key art. From animation studio OLM (Pokémon, The Apothecary Diaries), led by executive director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer, Audition, 13 Assassins) will officially begin streaming on Crunchyroll starting on July 6, with new episodes streaming every Sunday in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau. Sony Pictures Entertainment will be distributing in Asia and Japan.
Glam rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY has been confirmed to perform the opening theme song “CAT CITY” and the three piece rock band WANIMA will be performing the ending theme song “Matatabi.”
More actors have also been confirmed to join the cast, including Tomoko Miyadera (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master), Kazuyuki Okitsu (Fire Force), Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End), Satoshi Tsuruoka (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation), Hiroshi Naka (Delicious in Dungeon), Toshiyuki Morikawa (2019’s Fruits Basket), Tessho Genda (Kaiju No. 8) and Shigeru Chiba (One Piece).
Additionally, Nyaight of the Living Cat has just been announced as an official selection of this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival, held in Montreal, Canada from July 16 through August 3. Episodes 3 and 4 will make their world premiere before streaming on Crunchyroll and broadcasting in Japan. Fans can also look forward to a special early screening of Episode 1 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 3 on the Crunchyroll Stage in the JW Marriott.
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